Biography
CHRISTIAN REDD, an exciting Gautemalian/African-American actor, comedian, motivational speaker, and child advocate who has successfully transitioned out of the gang culture into mainstream Hollywood. Christian Redd Brimming with charisma, talent and creativity, Christian is a multifaceted performer who speaks fluent Spanish, and is actively rising above stereotypical African-American roles in television and film. Among his notable credits, Christian acted opposite Glenn Close and Michael Chiklis in 2 episodes of THE SHIELD on Fox TV, and has booked roles on COLD CASE on CBS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION on CBS, and 4 episodes of DOGGY FIZZLE TELEVIZZLE opposite Snoop Dogg on MTV. Christian has a strong supporting role in Kanye West's Grammy Award-winning music video, JESUS WALKS. The video was directed by Michael Haussman who also directed Madonna's LIKE A VIRGIN music video. As a talented stand-up comedian, Christian has appeared on multiple episodes of COMIC VIEW on BET, and has entertained audiences at The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv. Christian just played The Comedy Store, and is following in the footsteps of other comedic trailblazers like Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock. In the commercial world, Christian has booked national TV commercials for IKEA, Nike, and Miller Lite Beer. As a child advocate, Christian has created Funny Bones 4 Kids, a company that provides entertainment and sports for kids in group and foster homes. As a motivational speaker and child mentor, Christian has spoken at juvenile halls, high schools, and junior high schools across the country with such celebrities as Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Jacob Vargas, Kel Mitchell, Omar Gooding, Warren G., Cherie Johnson, Columbus Short, Tommy Chunn, and Emilio Rivera.Father of two working actors Jadah Marie Celia Desendants 3 and Norman Johnson Jr of The last summer and Paradise City
